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September 4, 2025

St Johnsbury Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4007832

RANK/TROOPER: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin & Game Warden Nathan Lumsden

STATION: VSP - St. Johnsbury                     

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 09/04/2025 1:36 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION:  Evergreen Dr, Newbury, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Jason Cuthbertson                                        

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On September 4, 2025 at approximately 1:36  PM, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were assisting Vermont Game Wardens with a report of an animal abuse case at a residence in Newbury, VT.  Upon arriving on scene, it was determined that one of the residents, Jason Cuthbertson had an active arrest warrant.  He was taken into custody without incident and processed at the St. Johnsbury Barracks prior to being transported to the Northeast Correctional Complex. Cuthbertson is scheduled to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 09/05/2025 at 12:30 PM.       

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/05/2025 at 12:30 PM            

COURT: Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED: Yes

BAIL: $1000.00

MUG SHOT: Yes

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.